Tens of thousands of people turned up to enjoy a taste of the countryside at the Cheshire County Show.

Organisers said 80,000 visitors had come through the gates over the two days.

The crowds were wowed by demonstrations of country pursuits including falconry and ferreting, and had the chance to try their hand at rural pastimes including clay-pigeon shooting and archery.

There were also tasty local foods on offer from more than 100 producers as well as cookery demonstrations from two top TV chefs. Nigel Haworth, chef proprietor at the Michelin-starred Northcote Hotel in Blackburn is a regular face on Saturday Kitchen. His head chef Lisa Allen, also at the show, is regarded as one of Britain’s most talented young chefs.

Another famous face was Joe Inglis, former star of Vets in Practice and resident Blue Peter vet, who regularly appears on The One Show, Daybreak and This Morning.

Joe – on the road with his Vet’s Kitchen Health Scan trailer – was on hand to give advice to pet owners.

Jenny Pitman, the first woman to train a Grand National winner, was also at the show to judge the prestigious Lord Leverhulme Gold Cup, awarded for style and performance to horse riders aged between 14 and 25.

Nigel Evans, executive director of the show, said: “It is a great attraction for the public and there’s something for everybody – a great variety of entertainment and education.”

Mr Evans said that one of this year’s highlights has been the livestock, with more than 500 cattle including the national dairy shorthorn.

Another highlight was the Bolddog Lings motorcycle display team, who performed in the main ring.

Mr Evans said: “The crowd has thoroughly enjoyed the whole event. It has got so many people out to enjoy the hard work our small team – and an army of volunteers – has put into these two days.

“I’d like to thank the people of Cheshire, for whom it really is part of the social calendar.”